Match grade 8mm ammo

[wnycollector]

Last fall I added a S&K scout mount topped with a Bushnell 2-6 pistol scope to my 1937 98K so that I could wring some more accuracy out of my rifle. With 1950's yugo 196gr ammo I'm getting consistent 2" 5 shot groups at 100 yards shooting off sandbags on a bench. I have been thinking about investing in some better quality ammo in order to shrink my group sizes. The contenders are prvi match 200gr FMJ found here http://www.midwayusa.com/product/67...-mauser-200-grain-full-metal-jacket-box-of-20 and Yugo M75 found here http://wideners.com/itemdetail.cfm?item_id=8435&dir=18|830|854 The price difference is significant (M75 ~$0.53/round vs Prvi Match $0.92) so I'm hoping someone who has shot these types of ammo can give me some input on their experiences.

 

[kraigwy]

With the interduction of the Vintage Sniper Matches in the CMP GSM Games, Hornady started making match ammo for several of the vintage military rifles. 7X62x54, 6.5X55, and the 8X57 (as well as others).

I haven't seen any in the stores, (except the CMP does sell 6.5x55 in their e-store).

I would contact Hornady and see where you can get some for your rifle.

 

[wnycollector]

Thanks Kraigwy! I found this http://www.hornady.com/in-the-news/latest-news/new-match-cmp-games-camp-perry to go along with your info. I think I will be giving Hornady customer service Monday to see about ammo availability.